The Best Wedding Gowns, Getups, and Going Away Looks for Brides

Summer 2020

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The Best Wedding Gowns, Getups, and Going Away Looks for Brides | Downtown’s luxurious Hotel Bennett shows off its colorful side to welcome this fresh crop of bridal looks

Ashley Brook Perryman Shop Corbin Gurkin Directions USA Lindsey Nowak Quinn Sherman

Calla Blanche’s “Mackenzie” (120111) tulle gown from Verità. A Bridal Boutique. Diamond cluster ring from Sandler’s Diamonds & Time. Kenneth Jay Lane pearl and crystal estate earrings from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Jennifer Behr’s “Perlita” velvet and pearl bow hair clip from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. w.kleinberg’s white python belt from RTW

Sareh Nouri’s “Claudette” pique gown with detachable bow from Maddison Row South. Mignonne Gavigan’s “Isabella” earrings from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Sapphire and diamond ring from Sandler’s Diamonds & Time. Mural by Jill Biskin

Rebecca Schoneveld’s “Clarissa” embroidered tulle bodysuit and “Taylor” satin crepe skirt, both from Maddison Row South. 14K gold estate collection turquoise flower earrings and opal and diamond ring, both from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Jennifer Behr’s “Gwen” hairpins and Pedro García’s “Xalina” sandals in seafoam, both from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Photographed in Fiat Lux bar

Alice + Olivia’s “Harmon” cowl-neck silk bodysuit from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Katherine McDonald’s “Archer” high-low silk shantung skirt from LulaKate. 18K rose gold, rose quartz, and sapphire ring from Diamonds Direct. Beaded floral earrings and Parker & Hyde’s python clutch, both from Out of Hand. Pelle Moda’s “Zia” sandal from Shoes on King. Photographed in Camellias champagne bar

Joanna August’s “Michelle” pink tulle bridesmaid gown with gold stars from Bella Bridesmaids. David Yurman’s XL Solari 18K yellow gold and morganite drop earrings from REEDS Jewelers. 18K gold, rose quartz, and sapphire ring from Diamonds Direct. Photographed in Camellias champagne bar

Amsale Nouvelle’s one-shoulder crepe jumpsuit from Maddison Row South. Katherine McDonald’s “Riverland” hand-painted veil (shown gathered) from Kate McDonald Bridal. Lele Sadoughi’s “East Village” sunglasses from White’s Mercantile. Pelle Moda’s “Zia” sandals from Shoes on King. Harry Barker’s “Eton” collars and leads on vizlas Nova and Roo (@nova.roo)

Amsale Nouvelle’s one-shoulder crepe jumpsuit from Maddison Row South. Katherine McDonald’s “Riverland” hand-painted veil (shown gathered) from Kate McDonald Bridal

Mikaella’s three-piece high-waisted crepe gown (style 2053) from Jean’s Bridal (shown without lace topper). MaryJane Claverol’s “Andromeda” chrysolite earrings from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Rose gold and diamond band from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Jade tennis bracelet from Sandler’s Diamonds & Time. Flower bud side-spangle comb from Mariée Lace Veils

Mikaella’s crop top (from style 2053) from Jean’s Bridal. Veronica Beard’s “Gamila” pant in pink and MaryJane Claverol’s “Andromeda” chrysolite earrings, both from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Rose gold and diamond band from Croghan’s Jewel Box. Jade tennis bracelet from Sandler’s Diamonds & Time. “Gia” hairclip from Emma Katzka. Manolo Blahnik’s “Schiarga Imperiali” mules from RTW. Serpui clutch from Berlin’s for Women

Silk crepe gown in blue with hand-dyed tulle blouson, both from Emily Kotarski Bridal. Akris punto’s studded blazer from Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant. Aquamarine ring from Diamonds Direct. Stylist’s own pearl clip. Mural by Julie Biskin

Photographs by:

Corbin Gurkin

Venue: Hotel Bennett

Photographs: Corbin Gurkin

Styling: Lindsey Nowak with Quinn Sherman

Beauty: Ashley Brook Perryman

Model: Katelynn Pureza through Directions USA

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